Dec 28, 22:00

Kotaku Tuesday, December 28, 2021 6:00 PM Logan Paul Encased 15 Game Boy Colors In Resin To Make A Pokémon Tabletop And People Are Mad       You ever do something in your home and think it's cool, then share it with people online only to get roasted for ruining someone else's happiness? That's what's happening to internet personality Logan Paul, who encased a bunch of beautiful Game Boy Colors in resin to make a Pokémon tabletop. Read more...

Kotaku Tuesday, December 28, 2021 5:20 PM Ari's Top Ten Games Of 2021       Last year, when allocating my top 10 games of 2020, I thought I'd be cheeky. See, Hades, which officially hit PC and Switch in September 2020, was so transcendent I simply had to give it all ten spots. Supergiant's eternally popular roguelike saw a PlayStation and Xbox release this year, so it's technically a 2021… Read more...

Kotaku Tuesday, December 28, 2021 3:15 PM How Halo Infinite Used A Semi-Open World To Deliver On The Promise Of Halo       Halo Infinite almost lives up to its title. Read more...

Twinfinite Tuesday, December 28, 2021 8:08 PM Octopath Traveler Producers Tease Multiple New Announcements       Square Enix has found success with its retro-style JRPGs like Octopath Traveler, and apparently, there is more coming down the line from the same developers. Octopath Traveler producer Tomoya Asano and Masashi Takahashi, both of whom have also worked on the Bravely Default series and are currently laboring on Triangle Strategy, dropped some teases within an […] The post Octopath Traveler Producers Tease Multiple New Announcements appeared first on Twinfinite.

Twinfinite Tuesday, December 28, 2021 6:28 PM Final Fantasy XV Director Hajime Tabata Will Reveal His New JRPG in 2022       Back in 2018, Hajime Tabata left Square Enix to form JP Games. Apparently, he's ready to return to the genre that made him well known, JRPGs. The post Final Fantasy XV Director Hajime Tabata Will Reveal His New JRPG in 2022 appeared first on Twinfinite.

Twinfinite Tuesday, December 28, 2021 5:45 PM Koei Tecmo Teases Reveal of Games in The Works for Years That Will Show its "Full Power"       Koei Tecmo had a quite active 2021, with several new releases, but it appears that 2022 holds some interesting potential as well. The post Koei Tecmo Teases Reveal of Games in The Works for Years That Will Show its "Full Power" appeared first on Twinfinite.

Siliconera Tuesday, December 28, 2021 4:00 PM Latest PokeToon Pokemon Animated Short Stars Jigglypuff       The newest Pokemon Kids TV animated short in Japan is a PokeToon following a Jigglypuff who doesn't look and sound like the others. The post Latest PokeToon Pokemon Animated Short Stars Jigglypuff appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Tuesday, December 28, 2021 3:00 PM Review: FFXIV Endwalker Builds on a Strong Foundation       While not perfect, Endwalker succeeds because of its already solid roots. The post Review: FFXIV Endwalker Builds on a Strong Foundation appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Tuesday, December 28, 2021 9:00 PM Putt-Putt and Freddi Fish are showing up on Nintendo Switch in January       What a pleasant surprise Putt-Putt and Freddi Fish are coming back — again! While a bunch of '90s edutainment adventure... The post Putt-Putt and Freddi Fish are showing up on Nintendo Switch in January appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Tuesday, December 28, 2021 6:05 PM Wordle is a free word game that's just tough enough to be fun       After spreading on Twitter, this browser-based game is quickly becoming a daily distraction I have a 100 percent win rate... The post Wordle is a free word game that's just tough enough to be fun appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Tuesday, December 28, 2021 4:00 PM Moving Out, a neat couch co-op game, is free today on the Epic Games Store       The daily game giveaways are still underway When I say "couch co-op," I mean it! Moving Out is a fumbling... The post Moving Out, a neat couch co-op game, is free today on the Epic Games Store appeared first on Destructoid.

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, December 28, 2021 4:00 PM Remedy Entertainment and Tencent currently developing Vanguard, a free-to-play multiplayer shooter       Although not every game made by developer Remedy Entertainment has received massive praise, the studio has still built quite a name for itself. It created the popular, bullet time-centric Max Payne series, and more recently, it impressed plenty of critics with Alan Wake. Fans of the studio may be interested to hear that, alongside Alan Wake II, it has another project currently in the works. This new game, codenamed "Vanguard," will be a free-to-play co-op shooter made by both Remedy Entertainment and Tencent. Vanguard will seek to incorporate "Remedy's narrative expertise and action gameplay into an immersive multiplayer experience." Developed using Unreal Engine, Vanguard remains "in the proof-of-concept phase," and "its development budget up to the end of the first year of live operations will be in the range of a typical Remedy AAA game budget." Remedy plans to "develop and publish the game worldwide." However, Tencent w...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, December 28, 2021 3:00 PM Moving Out is currently free on the Epic Games Store       Packing up your home and moving to a new one is one of the most unenjoyable things adults have to do. The entire process is stressful, physically exhausting, and inevitably something gets broken. However, if you remove the stress of keeping all your belongings in one piece, you can have some fun with it. That's what Moving Out, the latest free title on the Epic Games Store, is all about. The physics-based couch co-op charges you with moving people's belongings around the town of Packmore. You work for Smooth Moves, a company that prides itself on speed. And that's about it. You can smash windows, break down doors, toss fragile objects out the back of your moving van, and do more insane things you'd never want your real-life movers to do.   Time is money You can play Moving Out with up to four players for maximum chaos. There's a story mode for you to enjoy. It has an adjustable difficulty setting, which you can take advantage of if the stress of moving is too much for you. Your...

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, December 28, 2021 5:17 PM How to Get Drops in Splitgate       The developers behind Splitgate describe the game as "Halo meets Portal," and they couldn't be more correct. Like many free-to-play (FPS) titles, Splitgate allows players to purchase cosmetics, but you can also get them for free. These skins come from drops, which are earned in several ways. If you want to learn how to get […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, December 28, 2021 4:17 PM How to Use Air to Air Missiles in War Thunder       The developers of War Thunder introduced air-to-air missiles in Update 1.85, allowing your aircraft to engage with others in the sky. AAM, as they're also called, can be divided into four categories. Each type has a different method of controlling, and players must know the basics to be effective in combat. If you're new to […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, December 28, 2021 3:05 PM How to Play As Wattson in Apex Legends (Season 11)       Wattson has been relegated as a "trash" Legend for several Apex Legends seasons now. Her kit before her rework was considered the worst, second only to Rampart. Rampart had a rework in Season 10. Now, it is time for Wattson to be revised to be viable as a main for so many Apex Legends players.  […]

Latest Games on Play iDev Games Tuesday, December 28, 2021 4:58 PM Congrats, You're Dead!       This rogue AI *really* wants you to input a specific 4 digit code. Will you do it? Or will you torment the poor digital bastard? A free minigame/toy!...

Dec 28, 15:00

Kotaku Tuesday, December 28, 2021 1:45 PM Doom Mod Replaces Blasting Demons With Taking Pics Of NFTs       If you've ever thought to yourself: "I would love to be able to screenshot a bunch of Bored Apes in Doom II," you can finally do that. Game modder Ultra Boi recently released a mod where you shoot NFTs with a camera rather than a gun. Read more...

Kotaku Tuesday, December 28, 2021 12:52 PM Halo Infinite's Oddball 'Quidditch' Glitch Makes Ball Appear To Fly Around On Its Own       For those of you who, like me, are missing Grifball—Halo's in- and out-of-universe football-style combat sport—in Halo Infinite, you can at the very least pretend you're playing Quidditch, the favorite wizard sport of transphobes everywhere, thanks to a new glitch in the possession-based Oddball gametype. The glitch… Read more...

Kotaku Tuesday, December 28, 2021 12:35 PM Longtime Blizzard Employee Spouted Hateful Garbage On Discord Server       Geoff Frazier, a former early Blizzard employee who was responsible for much of the company's web content over the past 23 years, has been posting bigoted and hateful messages in a Discord server going back to May 2021. ABetterABK founder and organizer Jessica Gonzalez tweeted screenshots of Frazier, allegedly under… Read more...

Kotaku Tuesday, December 28, 2021 11:40 AM What The Matrix Resurrections Really Says About Video Games Isn't Obvious       Video games are both important and unimportant in The Matrix Resurrections. They're mentioned a lot–they play a significant role in the life of Keanu Reeves' character, Thomas Anderson–but at the same time, the film isn't particularly interested in games as games. Rather, games serve as a metaphor, and a fascinating… Read more...

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 28, 2021 2:26 PM Your father smells of elderberries in this Minecraft Monty Python parody       Sure, Monty Python and the Holy Grail is already a parody in itself, but a layer of Minecraft aesthetic over top can only make it more of a parody, right? Either way, one Minecraft player's recreation of the iconic French taunting scene is an absolute delight, no matter the species of your mother or the scent of your father. The scene is built in-game, as creator Atillion explains on Reddit. He logs in with a secondary account to control the characters while his main account works as the camera. "After I film the shots and angles, I use Adobe Premiere to edit and green screen stuff, and stitch it all together." Add in a bit of Blender for some "special shots", and you have a pretty impressive recreation. This isn't Atillion's first time bringing Monty Python to Minecraft, either. Earlier this month, he also put out the killer rabbit scene recreated in the sandbox game. What's next? Well, maybe it's about time that black knight got cut down to size… View the full site RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 28, 2021 1:37 PM Hidetaka Miyazaki "probably won't end up playing Elden Ring"       FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki is building Elden Ring to be his "ideal game world", but that doesn't mean he's actually going to play it. A new interview with the Soulsborne creator reveals that he has a "personal policy" of not playing his own creations - alongside a host of additional insight into the upcoming open-world game, of course. "If I was in the mood to play a game, or if I had an ideal game world, Elden Ring gets pretty close to that," Miyazaki says in Edge #367, "I create the games that are my type: tight combat, fantasy medieval settings, with dungeons to explore and things like that. It's just what I'm into. And so Elden Ring is really hitting all the right notes there." Miyazaki continues: "You know, I probably won't end up playing Elden Ring because it's a game I've made myself. This is sort of my personal policy. You wouldn't get any of the unknowns that the fresh player is going to experience. Like I said before, it wouldn't feel like playing. But if I did, then this would be close to the ideal game I'd want." View the full site RELATED LINKS: Elden Ring system requirements, Elden Ring has the best demo, Elden Ring's four pre-order editions

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 28, 2021 1:15 PM Halo Infinite weekly challenge and reward       Want to know how to complete the Halo Infinite weekly challenges? Every week you can unlock a free cosmetic for your Spartan. To get this new look, you have to complete a list of challenges, and play a lot of matches. These challenges also give you experience points you use to level up the Halo Infinite battle pass. Challenges can be found in the battle pass menu and it lists the current active challenges and upcoming challenges. Each challenge is colour-coded by difficulty, so bright grey challenges are the easiest, the bluish-grey challenges are of medium difficulty, and the bright blue ones are the most challenging. One of the upcoming challenges will take its place when you complete a challenge, though which challenge it is, is random. Once you've completed each challenge, you're given one more challenge before you can claim your weekly reward. This challenge is the same for everyone. In this guide, we'll give you tips on how to complete the Halo Infinite weekly challenges in your queue, explain what the weekly ultimate challenge is, and what the weekly ultimate challenge reward is for this week. View the full site RELATED LINKS: Halo Infinite release date, Halo Infinite system requirements, Halo Infinite ranks

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 28, 2021 12:51 PM Razer Kraken V3 Hypersense review – the best haptic gaming headset       When I was small and curious, I'd often stick the side of my head up against my dad's large hi-fi speakers. This is, admittedly, a silly thing to do with developing ears, but the fond memories of my musical youth are partially why I love the sensation of bassy vibrations at gigs. Of course, shuddering volume levels are usually reserved for high wattage speakers, so you can imagine my surprise to find Razer's Kraken V3 Hypersense manages to emulate the experience. Better still, the new headset brings that same audio physicality to the realm of gaming, and its implementation is almost perfect. Before we dive into Razer's rumbly tech, let's talk about the specific version of the Kraken that houses it. Just like its gaming audio counterparts, the Kraken Hypersense comprises plastic, metal, fabric, and leatherette, which contribute to both its premium and comfort factor. While there's more going on inside this rendition of the Kraken, it's still remarkably lightweight, something it's able to maintain alongside rigidity. I'm also a huge fan of the Hypersense's cups and headband, as Razer has stuck to its usual fabric and leatherette hybrid setup. Sure, leatherette arguably looks more stylish, but it doesn't age well when resting against human skin for lengthy gaming sessions. It's worth noting that I'm also sensitive to certain materials, especially if they're anything less than soft, so this headset gains some additional Brownie points. View the full site RELATED LINKS: Razer Thresher Ultimate review, Razer Blade review, Best gaming headset

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 28, 2021 12:07 PM Riot agrees to reforms and a $100 million settlement in gender discrimination suit       In 2019, Riot Games prepared to settle a class action lawsuit over gender discrimination for $10 million. In 2020, California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing argued that the women suing the company could be owed "over $400 million", a claim Riot said was "reckless, misleading, and wholly unsupported". This week, Riot and the DFEH have agreed to a $100 million settlement, alongside a number of reforms to take place at the company. Riot's settlement with the DFEH, California's Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, and private plaintiffs would require the company to pay $80 million in compensation to the approximately 2,365 women covered by the suit, and an additional $20 million in legal fees. According to a press release from the DFEH, the decree also "requires comprehensive injunctive relief in the form of workplace reforms, independent expert analysis of Riot's pay, hiring, and promotion practices, and independent monitoring of sexual harassment and retaliation at Riot's California offices for three years." Under the decree, which is still pending final approval from the courts, Riot would be required to set aside $18 million over three years to "make pay adjustments and to fund diversity, equity, and inclusion programs". Riot will also be required to "make available 40 full-time positions in engineer, quality assurance, or art-design roles to qualified class members who worked as temporary contractors in a competitive process". View the full site RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends patch 12.1, LoL tier list

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 28, 2021 11:39 AM Now that's what I call PC games news 2021!       The end of 2021 is nigh. We're all getting ready to hunker down and gorge ourselves on heaps of festive foodstuffs and great games before another year of gaming news shows up on our doorstep, commanding our attention like an uproarious, slightly soused relative. While we don't yet know what 2022 will bring (well, other than Elden Ring), your trusty PCGamesN news crew has been here all year, clad in proudest orange, spelunking deep into the news mines to gather all the biggest stories for you, our lovely readers. With the year now almost behind us, now's the time to reflect on the good, the bad, and the ugly of gaming news in 2021. To that end, we've fetched a festive feast worth of goodies from the vaults, hitting all the stories that'll warm your cockles to remember, and some you might have missed along the way. Starting with news that everyone's favourite tomb-raiding hero, Indiana Jones, will return to PC courtesy of MachineGames and Bethesda, and rounding off with the arrival of Final Fantasy XIV's Endwalker expansion (impeccably rendered grapes included), here's our roundup of this year's greatest hits. Or, as we prefer, Now, That's What We Call NEWS 2021! View the full site RELATED LINKS: New World system requirements, New World beginner's guide, New World review

PCGamesN Tuesday, December 28, 2021 11:08 AM Today's free game from Epic is Overcooked-style co-op mayhem       It's another day in the two weeks leading up to the new year, and you know that means - yet another entry in Epic's fortnight (ha) of daily free PC games. Today's giveaway is one for party night - a madcap take on co-op games where you've got to pack up and get your furniture moved. You can grab Moving Out for free on the usual Epic Games Store promotion page from now until December 29 at 8am PST / 11am EST / 4pm GMT, at which point it'll be replaced by another freebie. As always, you'll 'purchase' the game at a price of zero dollars, and it'll remain in your library just like any game you might pay money for. Here's how the devs explain it: "As a newly certified Furniture Arrangement & Relocation Technician, you'll take on moving jobs all across the busy town of Packmore. Smooth Moves may not be the biggest moving company, but there's no task too dangerous or strange for this busy team of go-getters. Grow your business to brave new heights, recruit colourful customizable characters, and save your town from furniture peril!" View the full site

Twinfinite Tuesday, December 28, 2021 1:41 PM Microsoft Flight Simulator F-35 Gets Release Details; Twin Otter & Mustang Get New Screenshots; Chicago Midway Airport Released       Third-party developers shared news about relevant aircraft addons coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator, while an airport has been released. The post Microsoft Flight Simulator F-35 Gets Release Details; Twin Otter & Mustang Get New Screenshots; Chicago Midway Airport Released appeared first on Twinfinite.

Twinfinite Tuesday, December 28, 2021 11:55 AM Development of Atlus' Project Re Fantasy Finally Reaching Climax According to Katsura Hashino       Among the games in development at Atlus, Project Re Fantasy remains mysterious, but there may be light at the end of the tunnel. The post Development of Atlus' Project Re Fantasy Finally Reaching Climax According to Katsura Hashino appeared first on Twinfinite.

Twinfinite Tuesday, December 28, 2021 11:06 AM Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis Reveals New Content; Devs Address Criticism From Dissatisfied Players       Today Sega revealed a lot of new content coming to Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis and shed some light on the plans going forward. The post Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis Reveals New Content; Devs Address Criticism From Dissatisfied Players appeared first on Twinfinite.

Twinfinite Tuesday, December 28, 2021 10:22 AM Relayer Trailer Reveals Mecha Strategy JRPG Gameplay on Both PS5 & PS4       Today Kadokawa Games released a brand new trailer of its upcoming mecha strategy RPG titled Relayer, showing gameplay on PS5 and PS4. The post Relayer Trailer Reveals Mecha Strategy JRPG Gameplay on Both PS5 & PS4 appeared first on Twinfinite.

Twinfinite Tuesday, December 28, 2021 8:47 AM Riot Games Will Pay $100 Million to Settle 2018 Gender Discrimination Lawsuit       Yesterday, a press release from the Department of Fair Employment & Housing (DFEH) confirmed that Riot Games has agreed to settle the 2018 lawsuit filed against the company for gender discrimination. Riot will pay over $100 million to "remedy violations against approximately 1,065 women employees and 1,300 women contract workers." The lawsuit followed an article […] The post Riot Games Will Pay $100 Million to Settle 2018 Gender Discrimination Lawsuit appeared first on Twinfinite.

Siliconera Tuesday, December 28, 2021 2:30 PM FFXV Lunafreya Joins Cast of Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omina       Summon Shiva to chill your foes with Lunafreya. The post FFXV Lunafreya Joins Cast of Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omina appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Tuesday, December 28, 2021 2:00 PM Junji Ito Will Appear in the Uzumaki Anime       The new update on the Uzumaki anime adaptation involved a peek at creator Junji Ito taking part in a voice acting session for a role in it. The post Junji Ito Will Appear in the Uzumaki Anime appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Tuesday, December 28, 2021 1:30 PM FFVII Advent Children Cloud, Tifa, Barret Outfits Available in The First Soldier       Players can obtain these outfits through a limited time gacha banner. The post FFVII Advent Children Cloud, Tifa, Barret Outfits Available in The First Soldier appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Tuesday, December 28, 2021 1:00 PM Monster Hunter Rise Topped Japan's Nintendo Switch 2021 Download Ranking       Monster Hunter Rise, Among Us, and Pokemon Brilliant Diamond took the top three spots. The post Monster Hunter Rise Topped Japan's Nintendo Switch 2021 Download Ranking appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Tuesday, December 28, 2021 12:30 PM Fate/Grand Order Begins 2022 New Year Countdown Promo       Ready to turn things over on New Year's Eve. The post Fate/Grand Order Begins 2022 New Year Countdown Promo appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Tuesday, December 28, 2021 12:00 PM Masahiro Sakurai Wrote About His 2021 Most Impactful Games       Sakurai appeared in 4Gamer's end-of-2021 coverage because he no longer works on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The post Masahiro Sakurai Wrote About His 2021 Most Impactful Games appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Tuesday, December 28, 2021 11:30 AM Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile Edward, Alphonse, Winry Visuals Shared       Additionally, several voice actors from the anime will reprise their role in the mobile game. The post Fullmetal Alchemist Mobile Edward, Alphonse, Winry Visuals Shared appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Tuesday, December 28, 2021 11:00 AM Atlus Hopes to Release New Game in 2022, Offers Project Re Fantasy Update       Staff members at Atlus hope to release a new game in 2022 that could become a "pillar" of the company. The post Atlus Hopes to Release New Game in 2022, Offers Project Re Fantasy Update appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Tuesday, December 28, 2021 10:30 AM Sonic the Hedgehog Set Based on Lego Ideas Design Dated       The Sonic Green Hill Zone Lego Ideas set by Viv Grannell will launch in January 2022, albeit with elements like the Egg Robot mech excluded. The post Sonic the Hedgehog Set Based on Lego Ideas Design Dated appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Tuesday, December 28, 2021 10:00 AM FGO Developer DelightWorks Established Rasenguru To Prepare For Aniplex Transfer       The game development division behind Fate/Grand Order has received its own company and name. The post FGO Developer DelightWorks Established Rasenguru To Prepare For Aniplex Transfer appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Tuesday, December 28, 2021 9:00 AM Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage Makes it Easy to Enjoy Miku Songs       Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage features lots of songs to play with no stamina systems in the way. The post Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage Makes it Easy to Enjoy Miku Songs appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Tuesday, December 28, 2021 8:00 AM Maxima Will Get a New Move in KOF XV       SNK Character Designer Tomohiro Nakata revealed Maxima will know a new move in KOF XV and his design was "a nightmare to get right." The post Maxima Will Get a New Move in KOF XV appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Tuesday, December 28, 2021 2:00 PM Riot Games agrees to pay $100 million settlement for class-action gender discrimination suit       The League of Legends publisher agrees to settle the 2018 class-action suit Riot Games announced on Monday that it will agree to... The post Riot Games agrees to pay $100 million settlement for class-action gender discrimination suit appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Tuesday, December 28, 2021 1:00 PM Lego Sonic the Hedgehog set rolls out at the start of January       Gotta build fast It's the Blue Blur's turn to get brought to life in Lego form. Lego has announced an... The post Lego Sonic the Hedgehog set rolls out at the start of January appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Tuesday, December 28, 2021 11:00 AM Twitch viewership saw a year-on-year growth of 45% across 2021       I hear you like to watch There seems to be no stopping the steamroller success of the internet's premier live-streaming... The post Twitch viewership saw a year-on-year growth of 45% across 2021 appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Tuesday, December 28, 2021 8:00 AM Atlus to launch a game in 2022 that it hopes will be a 'pillar' for the studio       Ambitious plans for the Japanese studio With 2022 bearing down on us this week, developers and publishers will be gearing... The post Atlus to launch a game in 2022 that it hopes will be a 'pillar' for the studio appeared first on Destructoid.

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, December 28, 2021 2:00 PM Final Fantasy XVI development delayed nearly six months, but a 'big reveal' is coming in spring       With all the recent talk on Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker, it's not hard to forget about the next game in the mainline series. Square Enix has been working on Final Fantasy XVI from the shadows, and released a bittersweet message on it this week. The game hasn't gotten much attention since its announcement over a year ago. And we still have a while to wait. Due to issues surrounding the ongoing pandemic, Final Fantasy XVI development has been delayed by "almost half a year" — but a reveal is coming in spring. The weekend message was delivered by none other than Naoki Yoshida, the game's producer. Yoshida wrote that he wanted to make due on the promise of more info by the end of the year. An update certainly came, but it isn't exactly the most optimistic of news. Yoshida writes: "I regret to inform you that I will be unable to keep that promise as complications stemming from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have delayed the game's dev...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, December 28, 2021 12:00 PM PC Invasion's Most Anticipated Games of 2022 — Andrew's picks       Another year is upon us, and with it, there are even more games to suck more of my life into the abyss. I previewed some of these and have a good idea of what the final versions will be like. Others, I know next to nothing about, but that's okay. Sometimes an air of mystery is preferable. Here are five of the PC games that I'm most looking forward to in 2022. I don't mention that one game that's clearly missing because everyone is already eager for that one. I don't even have to say the name. I'll give you a hint: it's difficult, and it's from those people who make all those difficult games people love to livestream.   Weird West I previewed this one the other month. Weird West was headed up by the guy who directed Dishonored and Prey and, based on my time with the game, it manages to scratch a lot of those same itches on a fraction of the budget. As the name makes clear, it's a Western, but it's also an immersive sim....

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, December 28, 2021 1:32 PM The Worst Biomes To Play in Minecraft       Biomes play an important role in the game. The weather, temperature, and terrain all affect a player's chances of survival as well as the kind of resources and mobs that spawn in them. Here is a list of the worst biomes for players to play on in Minecraft. Once players start the game and generate […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, December 28, 2021 12:03 PM Pokémon UNITE: Map and Wild Pokémon Guide (Season 2)       Pokémon UNITE is a fast-paced, strategic team battle game that has players compete against each other and score goals to dominate the battlefield. In most cases, the match's outcome hinges on how skilled you are at navigating the map and how knowledgeable you are about the game's featured Wild Pokémon. Familiarizing yourself with the battle […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, December 28, 2021 10:05 AM VALORANT: KAY/O Knife Lineups On Fracture       Fracture is VALORANT's newest addition to their map collection, which now totals seven unique map layouts. Fracture is situated in a 50/50 Dual-biome split environment where one half of the map is flourishing with life, and the other half is a barren wasteland. Riot made the new map extra interesting by placing the Attacker Spawns […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, December 28, 2021 8:12 AM Forza Horizon 5: How To Unlock All 14 Barn Find Cars       Barn Finds have been a trademark of the Forza Horizon franchise ever since the first game launched in 2012.  The term "Barn Find" was coined because of how some of the rarest and most desirable cars can often be found sitting for years inside of a literal barn or barn-like storage. You have probably heard of […]

Pivotal Gamers Tuesday, December 28, 2021 12:00 PM Free Moving Out       Hello all. We have another great giveaway from Epic Games for Moving Out. Read on for their offering. Get Moving Out for FREE! A few words about Moving Out Download and play Moving Out at the Epic Games Store. Check for platform availability and price! Last minute notes Login with your Epic Games account, follow the on-screen instructions to add it to your library. Still here? Click on the button ...

Level Up Tuesday, December 28, 2021 12:50 PM Riot Games Settles Gender Discrimination Lawsuit With $100 Million Payout       According to a report from The Washington Post, Riot Games is settling a long-running gender-based discrimination…

Level Up Tuesday, December 28, 2021 12:30 PM Hideo Kojima Hints At Working On Two Upcoming Games       Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid director Hideo Kojima has a couple of new projects…

Microsoft could be working on a tri-fold Surface device

The Xiaomi 12 is the last big phone launch of 2021 | The camera trends to look out for in 2022 | Microsoft is busy fixing the Windows 11 taskbar Created for techradar.com@quicklydone.com |  Web Version December 28, 2021 CONNECT WITH TECH RADAR       SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   Phones The Xiaomi 12 is the last big phone launch of 2021 The new Xiaomi 12 series. (Xiaomi) It's been another packed year of phone launches, and Xiaomi is ending 2021 by revealing its Xiaomi 12 flagship handset. We've got all the details you need to know about this top-tier device, including its internal specs and external dimensions.  READ MORE Cameras The camera trends to look out for in 2022 The innovative Pixii Camera has given us an idea of what to expect from camera makers in 2022 (Pixii) With an eye on the new year, we've pulled together 12 important camera and photography trends you should be looking out for in 2022 – with the mirrorless sector developing at a rapid pace we're looking forward to some exciting launches.  READ MORE Computing Microsoft is busy fixing the Windows 11 taskbar Changes are coming to the Windows 11 taskbar. (Microsoft) Microsoft has found itself with quite a few bugs to fix and features to refine since Windows 11 launched, and now we've heard that an old Windows 10 trick is in development: the ability to drag and drop application shortcuts onto the taskbar.  READ MORE Featured Content Sponsored Content from SwannBuddy The first step to a safer, smarter home The SwannBuddy Smart Video Doorbell is packed with features to help you feel safer at home. The SwannBuddy includes crystal clear 1080p images, very wide 180-degree field of view, TrueDetect heat and motion-sensing and night vision technology (with a range up to 5 metres). The perfect addition to your front door, the SwannBuddy Smart Video Doorbell helps to keep you safe and lets you communicate with visitors, whether you're at home or out and about. Entertainment Check out the latest thrill-ride of a trailer for The Batman Robert Pattinson makes his debut as the Caped Crusader. (Warner Bros.) There aren't many 2022 movie releases as eagerly anticipated as The Batman – starring Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Paul Dano and Colin Farrell – and a brand-new trailer for the movie just arrived, which is well worth 158 seconds of your time.  READ MORE Phones Microsoft could be working on a tri-fold Surface device The Surface Duo 2. (Microsoft) Several companies are working on tri-fold devices – foldable gadgets with three display sections rather than two – and it seems that the group includes Microsoft, based on a new patent we've seen that outlines the design of a tri-fold Surface concept.  READ MORE Sharing TechRadar with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. Help Spread the Word SHARE Or copy and share your personalized link: smartbrief.com/techradar/?referrerId=mvaKglYwVl   Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE © Future Publishing Limited. Reg No. 2008885 England. Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA.